Important Reminders:
May 4th- Star Wars Day
May 4th- Book Report Projects Due, Spelling Due, King Midas Comp. Sheets
May 4th- School Dance (6-8:00)
May 7th- NoteCards for State Report Finished (all 36 facts)
May 7th- Addition/Subtraction of Decimal Numbers Work Packet Due!!!!!!
May 9th- Classroom Science Fair Projects Due
May 10th- School Science Fair
May 11th- Rough Draft of State Report Due
May 14th- State Speeches Due (presentations begin!!!!!!!)
May 16th- Late Opening
May 23rd- OAKS PARK SAFETY PATROL PICNIC
May 24th- Art/Curriculum Night
May 28th- No School- Memorial Day
May 30th- Oregon Food Bank Field Trip
June 1st- Talent Show
June 5th- Field Trip to Mr. Sisk's house for rocketry and games
June 6th- Jr. Rose Parade Field Trip
June 7th- Mixer Picnic with Rigler Kids at Grant Park
June 8th- Field Day
June 13th- Last Day of School:( Promotion/Social :)
What a fabulous two weeks we've had! This year is coming to a close much too quickly- not ready to
give up my little sixth graders just yet! But, I think they are ready.
We've wrapped up the Puberty Unit! Whew! Your kids did so well- I appreciate their sincerity,
conscientiousness, and innocence! I'd also like to thank you for your kind words of confidence
throughout the ordeal:)
The ballet was wonderful, if you haven't heard. The kids really enjoyed it, especially the less formal,
more modern interpretations we saw. It's important to witness the arts every once in awhile.
Speaking of Art, our fabulous Rene Magritte homages are hanging in the hall. The kids did a fantastic
job. It is evident they truly understand surrealism now. That artist is so enjoyable to learn about- and
completely underrated (and plagiarized!). Their book report projects, also stunning, are on the
outside wall too!
Math is cooking along. We will test out of our latest unit, involving fraction and decimal
understanding, in the next few days. You've probably noticed my emphasis on decimal rounding and
computation these last few weeks (check the backpack). After the test on Tuesday, we will move onto
the last unit involving pre-algebra (Finally... slope intercept and linear equations!!!! Can't wait). Kids
have been exploring these concepts on Khan Academy (great online computation portal- click on
practice!!!) over the last few weeks!
And speaking of tests (okay-lame transition sentences I know - it's our focus this week in writing),
we will undergo our final round of OAKS testing over the next week and a half. I am encouraging
students who did not meet benchmark on the tests, to re-take it one last time. It is optional for
students who have already exceeded. If you would not like your child to retest, please let me know (A
note from our administration came home awhile back).
***Note from Mr. Lurie:
In you next classroom newsletters please remind families of two things. First please remind everyone
to use safety and common sense when crossing busy streets around Alameda. There are cross walks
to to any place people want to go. Second, please remind families that unless it is raining they need
to wait outside for the 8:35 bell.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Here is a list of our important dates
for the next month!!!
PS> Look for a note regarding a picnic with incoming Rigler (to Beaumont) sixth graders in your
child's backpack tonight!
Sincerely,
Brian
Important Dates to Consider!!!!!
May 4th- Star Wars Day
May 4th- Book Report Projects Due, Spelling Due, King Midas Comp. Sheets
May 4th- School Dance (6-8:00)
May 7th- NoteCards for State Report Finished (all 36 facts)
May 7th- Addition/Subtraction of Decimal Numbers Work Packet Due!!!!!!
May 9th- Classroom Science Fair Projects Due
May 10th- School Science Fair
May 11th- Rough Draft of State Report Due
May 14th- State Speeches Due (presentations begin!!!!!!!)
May 16th- Late Opening
May 23rd- OAKS PARK SAFETY PATROL PICNIC
May 24th- Art/Curriculum Night
May 28th- No School- Memorial Day
May 30th- Oregon Food Bank Field Trip
June 1st- Talent Show
June 5th- Field Trip to Mr. Sisk's house for rocketry and games
June 6th- Jr. Rose Parade Field Trip
June 7th- Mixer Picnic with Rigler Kids at Grant Park
June 8th- Field Day
June 13th- Last Day of School:( Promotion/Social :)
